'We'll see': Caelan Doris gives injury update with Ireland tour thrown into doubt

Caelan Doris was delighted by Leinster’s response to their recent European setback as they claimed a 10th United Rugby Championship title with a 36-7 victory over the Bulls at Croke Park.

Leinster were routed in the Champions Cup final by Bordeaux last month but there was no hangover from that afternoon as they ran in five tries in a repeat of the 2025 URC showpiece.

Doris told Premier Sports: “Following a big disappointment a few weeks ago, very proud of the whole organisation and the way that we’ve been able to turn the page and have a special day.

“There was an unbelievable feeling from the start of the game, you could see the boys were on it physically and that went a long way.

“It was full squad effort and it has been through the season, we’ve used so many players. Some of the boys stood up massively and it was great to watch.”

Doris lasted just seven minutes of the final after sustaining an injury to his right leg and the Ireland captain confirmed it would need further examination. He had been passed fit for the game despite carrying a knee problem.

The Leinster skipper said: “We were chatting before and I was saying I was optimistic about my knee.

“My knee was actually fine, it was something else so we’ll get a check later, but first I’ll enjoying a few beers with the boys.

“My foot got the better of me,” Doris said [separately, in the post-match press conference].  “We’ll see” when asked if he would be making Andy Farrell’s Ireland plane for Australia for the inaugural Nations Championship next week.

“The boys were unbelievable. I was watching on eagerly and to see them front up physically…that goes a long way against beating the Bulls.”

Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast was named man of the match with his individual 11-point haul complimented by some neat touches.

Prendergast said: “No one’s won this trophy back to back, now we have and that’s pretty special.”

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